Respiratory Therapists Salary in Eastern Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $90,500 +12.5% vs national
Median hourly $43.51
10th percentile $72,510
90th percentile $110,130
Employed locally 40
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,510
    25th
    $80,790
    50th (median)
    $90,500
    75th
    $98,290
    90th
    $110,130

    Top-paying metros for Respiratory Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,080
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $134,880
    Vallejo, CA $132,520
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,320
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $129,640
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $129,180

    Related occupations in Eastern Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $108,490
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $85,310
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,070
    Dental Hygienists $102,430
    Emergency Medical Technicians $45,580
    Nurse Practitioners $140,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Eastern Oregon?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Eastern Oregon is $43.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.79 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Oregon above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Eastern Oregon is 12.5% above the national median of $80,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Respiratory Therapists in Eastern Oregon?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $72,510 per year in Eastern Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,790.